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SPECIFICATION FOR DOOR CLOSERS
(PNEUMATICALLY REGULATED )
FOR LIGHT DOORS WEIGHING UP TO 40 kg
(First Revision)
Chairman Representing
SHRI YUSUFMOWJEE M.C. Mowjee & Company Private Ltd, Calcutta;
and Builders Hardware Industries Association
of India, Calcutta
SHRI SAHIBSINGH ( Alternote to M.C. Mowjee & Company Private Ltd. Calcutta
Shri Yusuf Mowjee )
SHRI D. R. BAHL Engineer-in-Chiefs Branch, Army Headquarters
SHRI S. G. MAHAJAN ( Alternate )
SHRI D. S. CHAUHAN Regional Testing Centre ( Northern ) ( Ministry
of Industry )
SHRI A. K. DUGGAL ( Alternate )
CONTROLLEROF STORES, Ministry of Railways
EASTERNRAILWAY
SHRI S. K. DUTTA Housing and Urban Development Corporation Ltd,
New Delhi
SHRI K. H. GANDHI Ministry of Defence ( DGI )
SHRI VIJAY KUMAR ( Alfentate )
SHRI A. GHOSH National Test House, Calcutta
SHRI A. K. SARUAR ( Alternate )
SHRI V. K. JAIN P. P. Products, Aligarh
SHRI RAKESHKAMBOJ Jayana Trading Corporation, Delhi
SHRI NAWAL KAMROJ( Alternate )
SHRI S. C. KAPOOR Directorate General of Supplies & Disposals, New
Delhi c
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INDIAN STANDARDS INSTITUTION
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Members Representing
SHRl M. G. MENON Indian Aluminium Co Ltd, Calcutta
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SHRI YUSUPMOWJEE M.C. Mowjee & Company Private Ltd, Calcutta
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Indian Standard
SPECIFICATION FOR DOOR CLOSERS
(PNEUMATICALLY REGULATED)
FOR LIGHT DOORS WEIGHING UP TO 40 kg
(First Revision )
0.2 Pneumatic door closets are being increasingly used at present in build-
ings, particularly in air-conditioned hospitals, offices, restaurants and
also for screen doors in living rooms and kitchens of residential buildings
where doors -are very frequently used and where automatic closing of the
door becomes essential. This type of door closers can be profitably utilized
in the case of light doors to avoid the heavy initial investments-for hydraulic
door closers. This standard has been prepared with a view to laying down
the requirements for the manufacture and performance of pneumatically
regulated door closers. The requirement for hydraulic door closers has
been covered in IS : 3564-1975*.
0.3 This standard was first published in 1971. This revised version has
been prepared after taking into consideration various recommendations
received from the users as well as the manufacturers. In this version, addi-
tional alternative materials suitable for manufacture of different component
parts of the closers have been indicated and reference has been made to
latest Indian Standards. The construction of the closer has been dealt
with_ in_ detail and the rnm-fnrmnnrp r,=-mliwm~nt
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0.4 While issuing the standard, the Sectional Committee took note of the
acute scarcity of materials like brass, copper, zinc and other alloys in the
country and the need for conserving the use of the same in national interest.
However, in view of the demand for items made of these materials in the
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0.5 This standard contains clauses 5.1 and 6.7 which permit the purchaser
to use his option for selection to suit his requirements.
1. SCOPE
1.1 This standard covers the requirements for door closers ( pneumatically
regulated ) for use on light doors weighing up to 40kg.
2. TERMINOLOGY
2.3 Clockwise Door ( Left Hand Door ) - A door, which when viewed
from above, rotates in clockwise direction about its hinges while opening.
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3. MATERIALS
3.1 The materials to be used for the main component parts of door closers
are given in Table 1.
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4. MANUFACTURE
4.1 The closer shall essentially consist of a cylinder made out of brass,
aluminium or steel having a smooth drawn finish. The wall thickness
shall not be less than 1 mm and one end of the cylinder shall permit access
to the piston for servicing. An expanding member of a suitable material
shall be provided for the piston to be maintained in positive contact with
the tube for checking, and for sealing of the leakage. The speed of~closing
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5.1 The dimensions and tolerances on all the component partsof the door
closer shall be as agreed upon between the purchaser and the manufacturer.
6. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
6.1 The door closer shall be suitable for fixing to doors weighing up to
40 kg, excluding the weight of additional accessories. The surface of the
closer shall be clean, without sharp edges, free from cracks, dents, burrs
or any other visible surface defects.
6.2 After fixing, the closer shall operate smoothly and quietly without
any undue play during the opening and closing operation.
6.3 The closer shall work satisfactorily at all temperatures between 40C
and 10C without requiring any other change except by the adjustment
of the regulating screw.
6.4 The speed of closing the door shall be adjusted by increase or decrease
in the tension of the helical spring. c
6.5 The closer shall not show any sign of leakage in the air pressure.
6.6 Each closer shall be furnished with clear, detailed instructions for
installation and regulation of the closer.
NOTE-The figure is intended to show the component parts only and is not
intended to limit the design of shape.
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7. PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
7.1 After -being fitted in its position, when the door is opened through
90 and released, it shall swing back to an angle of 20+5 with normal
speed, but thereafter the speed shall get automatically retarded till a
smooth, final close is reached.
7.2 Endurance Test - The closer shall be fitted to the door of maximum
permissible weight and shall be subjected to 50 000 operations. One opening
and closing shall constitute one operation. The test shall be conducted
at the rate of a maximum of 6 to 8 operations per minute. The number
of operations that shall be carried out continuously at any time during
the test shall not be less than 3 000. At the end of the test, the closer shall
show no defects, failure, or deterioration in its working.
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8. FINISH
8.1 The exposed surface of the door closer shall be polished or painted
as agreed upon between the purchaser and the manufacturer. In the case
of aluminium body, it may be anodized. The thickness of anodic coating
shall not be less than Grade AC 10 of IS : 186&1968*
8.2 Mild steel parts shall be given the treatment as given in 8.2.1
and 8.2.4.
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8.2.1 All dents, burrs and sharp edges shall be-removed from various
components and they shall be pickled, scrubbed and rinsed to remove
grease, rust, scale or any other foreign element.
8.2.2 After pickling, all the mild steel parts shall be given phosphating
treatment in accordance with IS : 3618-1966*.
8.2.3 Putty, if necessary for filling and smoothening the surface, may
be applied. This shall conform to IS : 1 IO-1968t.
a) Undercoat, and
b) Finish coat with synthetic stoving enamel conforming to IS : 2932-
1974:.
9. MARRING
9.1 Each door closer shall be stamped with the following information:
a) Manufacturers name or trade mark, if any; and
b) Serial number of the closer or manufacturers batch number.
9.1.1 The door closer mayalso be marked with the IS1 Certification
Mark.
NOTE- The use of the IS1 Certification Mark is governed by the provisions L
of the Indian Standards Institution ( Certification Marks) Act, and the Rules
and Regulations made thereunder. The IS1 Mark on products covered by an
Indian Standard conveys the assurance that they have been produced to comply
with the requirements of that standard under a well-defined system of inspection,
testing and quality control which is devised and supervised by IS1 and operated
by the producer. IS1 marked products are also continuously checked by IS1 for
conformity to that standard as a further safeguard. Details of conditions under
which a licence for the use of-the IS1 Certification Mark may be granted to manu-
facturers or processors, may be obtained from the Indian Standards Institution.
*Specification for phosphate treatment of iron and steel for protection against corrosion.
tspecification for ready mixed paint, brushing, grey filler for enamels, for use over primers
(first revision ) .
$Specification for enamel, synthetic, exterior (a) undercoating, (1,) finishing (firstreoision ).
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10.1 Each door closer shall be wrapped in suitable craft paper or polyethy-
lene sheet and packed in cardboard boxes. Each cardboard box shall bear
a label showing the following:
11.1 Each closer shall be supplied with screws, and other tools for proper
fitting and regulation.
12. GUARANTEE
13.1Lot
13.1.1 All the door closers of the same nominal size and shape and
from the same batch of manufacture, in one consignment, shall constitute
a lot.
13.2.2 The door closers shall be selected at random from the lot. For
random selection of the door closers, the procedure for simple random
sampling or systematic sampling, as given in IS : 4905-1968*, may be
adopted.
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requirements and tested for performance. Any door closer failing in any
one or more of these characteristics shall be considered as defective. If
in the first sample, the number of defective door closers is less than or
equal to the corresponding acceptance number, the lot shall be declared
as conforming to the requirements of these characteristics. If the number
of defective door closers is greater than or equal to the rejection number,
the lot shall be deemed as not meeting the requirements of these character-
istics. If the number of defectives is greater than the acceptance number,
but less than the rejection number, a second sample of the size equivalent
to that of the first shall be taken to determine the conformity or otherwise
up to 100 Second
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INDIAN STANDARDS
ON
BUILDERS HARDWARE
IS:
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